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2010 Dodge JourneyProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 1,484 owners and 3 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
1,484
Crashes
27
Fires
23
Recalls
3
TSBs
54
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Preliminary Verdict

Red Flag

Based on 1,484 complaints, 27 crashes, 23 fires, and 3 recalls. Complaint rate is 5.4x the class average.

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Top reported problems

1

premature brake and rotor wear

126 complaints • Severity 7.9/10

$X,XXX
2

engine wont turn over will not start

59 complaints • Severity 7.7/10

$X,XXX
3

defective tipm

47 complaints • Severity 8.4/10

$X,XXX
4

vibration while braking

33 complaints • Severity 7.4/10

$X,XXX
5

horn blows unintentionally

29 complaints • Severity 8.5/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

577 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 73K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

186
0–30K
240
30–60K
280
60–90K
206
90–120K
122
120–150K
80
150K+

Peak failure range: 60–90K miles (280 reports) • Median: 73K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (577 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

Questions, test drive checks, walk-away triggers

Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical577 (39%)
Engine183 (12%)
Brakes135 (9%)
Other113 (8%)
Airbags88 (6%)
Steering67 (5%)
Drivetrain43 (3%)
Stability Control40 (3%)

2010 Dodge Journey: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 39% of all reports filed for the 2010 Dodge Journey, with 577 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 73,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 73K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 12% of all reports filed for the 2010 Dodge Journey, with 183 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 2010 Dodge Journey, with 135 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to brakes-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Airbags Issues

Airbags complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2010 Dodge Journey, with 88 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to airbags-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

30
10
76
11
68
12
74
13
150
14
286
15
171
16
108
17
146
18
162
19
94
20
51
21
14
22
17
23
15
24
9
25
13
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2010 Dodge Journey. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (3 recalls)

10V475000Dec 2010

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

CHRYSLER IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010 CHRYSLER SEBRING, 300, CHARGER (LX) AND DODGE CHALLENGER (LC), AVENGER (JS), AND JOURNEY (JC), AS WELL AS MODEL YEAR 2011 DODGE RAM LIGHT DUTY PICKUP (DS) VEHICLES. SOME OF THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SEPARATION AT THE CRIMPED END OF THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE ASSEMBLY.

14V373000May 2015

AIR BAGS

This defect can affect the safe operation of the airbag system. Until this recall is performed, customers should remove all items from their key rings, leaving only the ignition key. The key fob (if applicable), should also be removed from the key ring. Chrysler Group LLC (Chrysler) is recalling certain model year 2009-2010 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured June 29, 2007, to June 17, 2010, and 2008-2010 Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town and Country vehicles manufactured January 26, 2007, to June 17, 2010. Road conditions or some other jarring event may cause the ignition switch to move out of the run position, turning off the engine.

16V273000May 2016

STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009-2016 Dodge Journey vehicles manufactured July 31, 2007, to November 12, 2016. After exposure to cold temperatures, the power steering return hose may rupture at engine start-up causing a loss of power steering assist.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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NHTSA Defect Investigations (4)

1 investigation still open: NHTSA is examining whether a defect warrants a recall.

DP14004ClosedOpened Sep 2014 · closed Jul 2015

Totally Integrated Power Module Failure

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

EA24003OpenOpened Aug 2024

Vehicle entrapment

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

PE19014ClosedOpened Sep 2019 · closed Feb 2026

Active Head Rest Inadvertent Deployment

SEATS

RQ14002ClosedOpened Jun 2014 · closed Mar 2015

Air Bag Non-Deployment/Engine Stall

AIR BAGS

The worst model year for the Dodge Journey is the 2009 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is brakes.

2010 Dodge Journey vs. Class Average (Sport Utility Vehicle - 2WD)

This vehicle

1,484

Class avg

276

5.4x the class average — significantly more complaints than typical sport utility vehicle - 2wd vehicles.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 1,484 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 3 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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2010 Dodge Journey: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2010 Dodge Journey?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2010 Dodge Journey is related to the electrical, with 577 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2010 Dodge Journey reliable?
The 2010 Dodge Journey has 1,484 complaints, 27 crash reports, and 23 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is 5.4x the class average — higher than typical for its segment.
How much does it cost to fix 2010 Dodge Journey problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2010 Dodge Journey have any recalls?
Yes, the 2010 Dodge Journey has 3 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Dodge Journey problems start?
Based on 1114 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 73,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 60–90K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2010 Dodge Journey data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
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